#Bucs coach Todd Bowles said WR Mike Evans “tweaked” something in his leg that had been “nagging” but expects him to practice later this week.

Related Players: Chris Godwin, Sterling Shepard, Jalen McMillan

Godwin was already a slam-dunk play in Week 7, but he could very well hit 15 targets if Evans misses. Beyond him, the rest of the receiver room would be (very) desperate plays.

Bucs HC Todd Bowles says Jalen McMillan will be playing on Sunday, Rachaad White is a game time decision.

Related Players: Bucky Irving

White may have already lost the RB1 role to Irving, so if he misses, it will be wheels-up for the rookie. Otherwise, consider them both borderline RB2 plays in fantasy, with a slight edge to Irving.

Jalen McMillan lined up out wide on 7 of his 10 snaps on Sunday — good news for his potential to start early in three-WR sets.

Related players: Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Trey Palmer, Sterling Shepard

With Evans on the outside and Godwin expected to be back in a full-time slot role this season, it leaves the other outside position up for grabs. Palmer flashed at times last season in the WR3 role, but, McMillan was drafted this past spring and looks to have a serious shot at taking that outside role, which would give him a boost in value heading into drafts.

Yes, I think Jalen McMillan has done everything he could to assert himself as WR3 so far. Still five weeks before the opener, but he’s impressed and will play a lot as a rookie.

Related Players: Trey Palmer, Rakim Jarrett, Sterling Shepard

An extended target share is likely going to be difficult behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, but McMillan could pop for some usable weeks as a perimeter player every once in a while. If he locks in the WR3 job, he makes for an even more intriguing target in best ball leagues.

Bucs have said they’ll use Chris Godwin in the slot, after shifting him outside last year with an eye on avoiding injuries. It’s the role Cooper Kupp had with the Rams when Coen was there.

Related Players: Mike Evans, Trey Palmer, Jalen McMillan

Godwin had been around the 70% slot range over the previous three seasons before logging only 37% of his snaps from inside last year. If he returns to that role in 2024, we might not see a ton from rookie Jalen McMillan to begin the season. Through four years at Washington, McMillan lined up in the slot nearly two-thirds of the time, including a 92% rate in '22.

Godwin's explosive games have lessened recently, but he still makes an intriguing low-end WR3 in fantasy.

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with veteran WR Sterling Shepard on a one-year deal. Following eight seasons with the Giants, who drafted him in the second round in 2016, Shepard reunites with his former Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield in Tampa.

Related Players: Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Trey Palmer, Jalen McMillan

Shepard adds some depth to the wide receiver room as they head into the summer months but will have a difficult time producing in fantasy if he makes the final roster.